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Psychology and Counselling

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

  • Study psychology with an applied focus.

  • Benefit from training in Person-Centred Counselling.

  • Gain broad-based knowledge of the core domains of psychology and training in counselling skills.

  • The degree meets the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.

  • Develop enhanced interpersonal communication skills. Gain the award of a COSCA-accredited Counselling Skills certificate.

Ranked 3rd in Scotland for Psychology (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024)

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society
  • Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies (COSCA)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C8B9
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C8B9
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB - BBB

Scottish Higher
AAAA

Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B or equivalent.

In addition to Higher English, at least one Higher should come from the following list: Art, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, French, Gaelic, Geography, History, Modern Studies, Modern Foreign Language, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies, Sociology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Year 1 entry: 32-30
Year 2 entry: 36-32
Maths SL5

For International students, English language requirement (IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5).

In addition to Higher English, at least one Higher should come from the following list: Art, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, French, Gaelic, Geography, History, Modern Studies, Modern Foreign Language, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies, Sociology.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB
2nd sitting: AABBB

(including English C plus one other B from approved list, and Maths National 5 C)

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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